Khon Kaen Light Rail Transit (LRT) รถไฟฟ้ารางเบาขอนแก่น | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Owner | Khon Kaen City Development co.,ltd |
Locale | Khon Kaen, Thailand |
Transit type | Light rail transit |
Number of lines | 1 |
Number of stations | 21 |
Headquarters | Khon Kaen, Thailand |
Website | Khonkaenthinktank |
Technical | |
System length | 26 km (16 mi) |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Khon Kaen LRT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The Khon Kaen Light Rail Transit Project is a planned 22.6-kilometre (14.0 mi) light rail transit system consisting of an initial 16 stations to serve Khon Kaen Province in north-east Thailand. [1] A Phase 2 3.5-kilometre (2.2 mi) five-station extension is also planned. The line will have both at-grade and elevated sections. Fares are expected to be a flat 15 baht. [2] Construction is set to begin in 2024. [3]
The original plan for mass transit in Khon Kaen consisted of a four line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network which was proposed in 2012. [4] By 2014, a master plan for the BRT network had been finalised. [5]
However, in early 2015, Khon Kaen Mayor proposed converting the long North-South Red BRT line into a light rail line as part of Khon Kaen's Smart City development program and to integrate with the future planned North East high speed rail to Nong Khai. By mid 2015, a feasibility study was commissioned for a light rail line. [6] In mid March 2016, the Thai government signed a decree approving the project and provided a budget to complete the feasibility study and design of the project. [7] In March 2017, the Khon Kaen Mayor announced that a private company, Khon Kaen Transit System Co., owned by Khon Kaen City and 4 surrounding municipalities would be established to operate the line. [8]
In July 2017, it was announced that the tender for the project was to be issued and awarded by the end of 2017. [9] However, this did not occur as the feasibility study by Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) evaluating the design and operations had not been completed. [10] The OTP study was completed in February 2018 [11] and the project was formally approved by the government in October 2018. [2]
As of December 2018, bidding on the project is scheduled to commence no later than February 2019, with construction beginning immediately after the process concludes within next year. [12]
In November 2021 the Khon Kaen Transit System Co signed an MOA with CRRC to form a joint venture for construction. [13] [14]
Line | Terminal | Length [km] | Length [mile] | Stations | Status | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Red Line | Samran | Tha Phra | 22.6 | 14.0 | 16 | Approved |
Yellow Line | Ban Thum | Bueng Niam | 41 | 25 | 23 | Planned |
Blue Line | VIP Home | Mitr Sampan | 22 | 14 | 19 | Planned |
Green Line | Nam Ton | Sila | 32 | 20 | 25 | Planned |
Pink Line | Circle route | 6 | 3.7 | 10 | Planned |
The LRT line runs on a north-south axis along Mittraphap Road through the center of Khon Kaen city.
Khon Kaen Light Rail Transit (LRT) รถไฟฟ้ารางเบาขอนแก่น | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Owner | Khon Kaen City Development co.,ltd |
Locale | Khon Kaen, Thailand |
Transit type | Light rail transit |
Number of lines | 1 |
Number of stations | 21 |
Headquarters | Khon Kaen, Thailand |
Website | Khonkaenthinktank |
Technical | |
System length | 26 km (16 mi) |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Khon Kaen LRT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The Khon Kaen Light Rail Transit Project is a planned 22.6-kilometre (14.0 mi) light rail transit system consisting of an initial 16 stations to serve Khon Kaen Province in north-east Thailand. [1] A Phase 2 3.5-kilometre (2.2 mi) five-station extension is also planned. The line will have both at-grade and elevated sections. Fares are expected to be a flat 15 baht. [2] Construction is set to begin in 2024. [3]
The original plan for mass transit in Khon Kaen consisted of a four line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network which was proposed in 2012. [4] By 2014, a master plan for the BRT network had been finalised. [5]
However, in early 2015, Khon Kaen Mayor proposed converting the long North-South Red BRT line into a light rail line as part of Khon Kaen's Smart City development program and to integrate with the future planned North East high speed rail to Nong Khai. By mid 2015, a feasibility study was commissioned for a light rail line. [6] In mid March 2016, the Thai government signed a decree approving the project and provided a budget to complete the feasibility study and design of the project. [7] In March 2017, the Khon Kaen Mayor announced that a private company, Khon Kaen Transit System Co., owned by Khon Kaen City and 4 surrounding municipalities would be established to operate the line. [8]
In July 2017, it was announced that the tender for the project was to be issued and awarded by the end of 2017. [9] However, this did not occur as the feasibility study by Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) evaluating the design and operations had not been completed. [10] The OTP study was completed in February 2018 [11] and the project was formally approved by the government in October 2018. [2]
As of December 2018, bidding on the project is scheduled to commence no later than February 2019, with construction beginning immediately after the process concludes within next year. [12]
In November 2021 the Khon Kaen Transit System Co signed an MOA with CRRC to form a joint venture for construction. [13] [14]
Line | Terminal | Length [km] | Length [mile] | Stations | Status | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Red Line | Samran | Tha Phra | 22.6 | 14.0 | 16 | Approved |
Yellow Line | Ban Thum | Bueng Niam | 41 | 25 | 23 | Planned |
Blue Line | VIP Home | Mitr Sampan | 22 | 14 | 19 | Planned |
Green Line | Nam Ton | Sila | 32 | 20 | 25 | Planned |
Pink Line | Circle route | 6 | 3.7 | 10 | Planned |
The LRT line runs on a north-south axis along Mittraphap Road through the center of Khon Kaen city.